Proceed: unable to connect to com5? (edited tried all 24 coms still not worling)

hey guys i just installed my Proceed Rev 2 and i connected my computer to the usb and when i tried to "go online" it says that it cant connect to Com5. does this mean mabe my serial to usb adaptor got disconnected in the ECU box? is there any way to see if it is still connected without taking the shit apart again? I just wanna update to v4 and the most recent maps. thankss

Make sure that you have the right drivers installed for your Serial to USB cable. Once you have that installed you should be able to see what comm port under device manager the cable will be utilizing.

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couple things to try:
1. Make sure engine is running first
2. Make sure laptop power settings are on max, and make sure laptop is plugged in outlet.
3. Make sure your laptop has driver support for usb-serial convert.
4. Go into device manager, and check to see what comm your USB-serial is numbered.
5. In the procede software, make sure that you select the corresponding comm # with
the one that is in your device manager.
6. On a side note, if you have windows vista or 7, make sure you go to advanced power settings, and turn OFF that USB data stream option for power saving.

oh and if none of this works and you're sure your laptop is set up correctly, and can identify what comm # it is, then you have a hardware disconnect or failure.

i have a sony viao on Windows vista, i tried right clicking on "computer" and clicking manage, and then clicked on manage devices , and i see a bunch of stuff but im not sure what to look at. I dont see "ports" as an option.

the serial to usb adaptor was included by the person i purchased my proceed from, it didnt come with a driver.

I have vista..its trickier because the Ports are not listed in Windows Vista in the Device Manager. Therefore you cannot verify which port your USB thing is attached to...OP you can PM me and i;ll walk you through what i did. PS on vista it WILL drop ports if not plugged in (or set correctly).